C7.1 Marine Generator Set Caterpillar

Introduction

The engine is designed for electronic control. The engine has an Electronic Control Module (ECM), a fuel injection pump and electronic unit injectors. All of these items are electronically controlled. There are also a number of engine sensors. The ECM controls the engine operating parameters through the software within the ECM and the inputs from the various sensors. The software contains parameters that control the engine operation. The parameters include all of the operating maps and customer-selected parameters.

The electronic control system has the following components:

• ECM

• Pressure sensor

• Temperature sensors

• Crankshaft speed/timing sensor

• Camshaft speed/timing sensor

• The suction control valve for the fuel injection pump

• Electronic unit injectors

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Typical example (1) Air cleaner (2) Air inlet temperature sensor (3) Exhaust gas temperature sensor (if equipped) (4) Turbocharger (5) Air-to-air aftercooler (6) Engine (7) Coolant temperature sensor (8) Crankshaft speed/timing sensor (9) Electronic unit injectors (10) Fuel cooler (if equipped) (11) Sea water pressure sensor (if equipped) (12) Fuel pressure relief valve (13) Camshaft speed/timing sensor (14) Fuel injection pump and fuel temperature sensor (15) Fuel pressure sensor (16) Pre-filter oil pressure sensor (if equipped) (17) Post filter oil pressure sensor (18) Coolant pressure sensor (19) Oil temperature sensor (if equipped) (20) Fuel leakage detection sensor (if equipped) (21) ECM (12) Electric fuel transfer pump (23) Post-primary fuel filter pressure sensor (24) Pre-primary fuel filter pressure sensor (25) Primary fuel filter (26) Boost pressure sensor (27) Inlet manifold air temperature sensor (28) Transfer pump inlet regulator (29) Secondary fuel filter (30) Fuel tank (31) Post-secondary fuel filter pressure sensor (32) Pre-secondary fuel filter pressure sensor

Sensor Locations for the Engine

The illustrations in this section show the typical locations of the sensors for the industrial engine. Specific engines may appear different from the illustration due to differences in applications.

Standard Sensor View

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A typical example of the sensor locations on the left side of the engine (1) Coolant temperature sensor (2) Glow plugs (3) Fuel pressure sensor (4) Inlet manifold temperature sensor (5) Boost pressure sensor (6) Electronic control module (7) Crankshaft speed/timing sensor (8) Low-pressure fuel sensor (9) Electric fuel transfer pump (10) Oil pressure sensor (11) Suction control valve for the fuel injection pump (12) Fuel temperature sensor

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A typical example of the sensor locations on the left side of the engine (1) Coolant temperature sensor (2) Glow plugs

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A typical example of the sensor locations on the left side of the engine (3) Fuel pressure sensor (4) Inlet manifold temperature sensor (5) Boost pressure sensor (6) Electronic control module (7) Crankshaft speed/timing sensor

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A typical example of the sensor locations on the left side of the engine (8) Low-pressure fuel sensor (9) Electric fuel transfer pump (10) Oil pressure sensor (11) Suction control valve for the fuel injection pump (12) Fuel temperature sensor

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A typical example of the sensor locations on the right side of the engine (13) Camshaft speed/timing sensor

Marine Classification Society (MCS) Sensors

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Typical example (1) Coolant level switch (2) Coolant temperature sensor (3) Overspeed sensor (4) Secondary fuel filter differential pressure sensor (Outlet) (5) Secondary fuel filter differential pressure sensor (Inlet) (6) Primary fuel filter differential pressure sensor (Inlet) (7) Primary fuel filter differential pressure sensor (Outlet)

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Typical example (8) Oil temperature sensor (9) Alarm tank switch for injector pipes

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Typical example (10) Oil pressure sensor (11) Oil filter inlet pressure sensor (Differential)

ECM

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Typical example

The Electronic Control Module (ECM) (1) functions as a governor and a computer for the fuel system.

The electronic system consists of the ECM, the engine sensors, and inputs from the parent machine. The ECM is the computer. The flash file is the software for the computer. The flash file contains the operating maps. The operating maps define the following characteristics of the engine:

• Engine rating

• Torque curves

• High and low idle speed (rpm)

• Emissions

• Injection timing

The factory passwords restrict changes to authorized personnel. Factory passwords are required to clear any event code. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Factory Passwords" for more information on the passwords.

The ECM has an excellent record of reliability. Any problems in the system are most likely to be the connectors and the wiring harness. The ECM should be the last item in troubleshooting the engine.

The programmable software contains all the fuel setting information. The information determines the engine performance.

Flash programming is the method of programming or updating the programmable software. Refer to Troubleshooting, "Flash Programming" for the instructions on the flash programming of the programmable software.

The ECM is sealed and the ECM needs no routine adjustment or maintenance.

Engine Speed

The electronic controls determine the injection timing, the amount of fuel that is delivered to the cylinders. These decisions are based on the actual conditions and the desired conditions at any given time.

The ECM has software that compares the desired engine speed to the actual engine speed. The actual engine speed is determined through the crankshaft speed/timing sensor and the camshaft speed/timing sensor. If the desired engine speed is greater than the actual engine speed, the ECM will instruct the electronic unit injector to inject more fuel in order to increase engine speed.

Timing Considerations

Once the ECM has determined the amount of fuel that is required, the software must determine the timing of the fuel injection. Fuel injection timing is determined by the ECM after considering input from the following components:

• Engine coolant temperature sensor

• The sensor for the intake manifold air temperature

• The sensor for the intake manifold pressure

At start-up, the ECM determines the top center position of the number 1 cylinder from the secondary speed/timing sensor on the camshaft. The ECM decides when fuel injection should occur relative to the top center position. The ECM optimizes engine performance by control of each of the electronic unit injectors so that the required amount of fuel is injected at the precise point of the engine's cycle. The electronic unit injectors are supplied high-pressure fuel from the fuel manifold. The ECM also provides the signal to the solenoid in the fuel injection pump. The solenoid in the fuel injection pump controls a valve in the fuel injection pump. This valve controls the volume of fuel that enters the plungers. By controlling the volume of fuel that enters the plungers, this controls the pressure in the fuel manifold. Fuel that is not required for the engine is diverted away from the fuel injection pump back to the fuel tank.

The ECM adjusts injection timing and fuel pressure for the best engine performance, the best fuel economy, and the best control of exhaust emissions. The actual timing can be viewed with an electronic service tool. Also, the desired timing can be viewed with an electronic service tool.

Fuel Injection

The programmable software inside the ECM sets certain limits on the amount of fuel that can be injected.

The FRC Limit is a limit that is based on intake manifold air pressure and engine rpm. The FRC Limit is used to control the air/fuel ratio in order to control the engine's exhaust emissions. When the ECM senses a higher intake manifold air pressure, the ECM increases the FRC Limit. A higher intake manifold air pressure indicates that there is more air in the cylinder. When the ECM increases the FRC Limit, the ECM allows more fuel into the cylinder.

The Rated Fuel Limit is a limit that is based on the power rating of the engine and on the engine rpm. The Rated Fuel Limit enables the engine power and torque outputs to conform to the power and torque curves of a specific engine model.

These limits are in the programmable software and these limits cannot be changed.

The ECM controls the following characteristics:

• Boost pressure

Diagnostic Codes

When the ECM detects an electronic system problem, the ECM generates a diagnostic code. Also, the ECM logs the diagnostic code in order to indicate the time of the problem's occurrence. The ECM also logs the number of occurrences of the problem. Diagnostic codes are provided in order to indicate that the ECM has detected an electrical problem or an electronic problem with the engine control system. In some cases, the engine performance can be affected when the condition that is causing the code exists.

If the operator indicates that a performance problem occurs, the diagnostic code may indicate the cause of the problem. Use a laptop computer to access the diagnostic codes. The problem should then be corrected.

Event Codes

Event Codes are used to indicate that the ECM has detected an abnormal engine operating condition. The ECM will log the occurrence of the event code. This does not indicate an electrical malfunction or an electronic malfunction. If the temperature of the coolant in the engine is higher than the permitted limit, then the ECM will detect the condition. The ECM will then log an event code for the condition.

Passwords

System Configuration Parameters are protected by factory passwords. This will prevent unauthorized reprogramming of the system and the unauthorized removal of logged events. Factory passwords are calculated on a computer system that is available only to Caterpillar dealers. Since factory passwords contain alpha-numeric characters, only an electronic service tool may change System Configuration Parameters. System Configuration Parameters affect the power rating or the emissions. Passwords also allow the customer to control certain programmable engine parameters.

Refer to Troubleshooting, "Programming Parameters" and Troubleshooting, "Factory Passwords".

Speed/Timing Sensors

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Typical example

The primary speed/timing sensor is located on the left-hand side of the cylinder block close to the flywheel housing. The primary speed/timing sensor generates a signal by detecting the movement of the teeth that are located on the crankshaft timing ring (1). The signal that is generated by the speed/timing sensor is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM uses the signal from the speed/timing sensor to calculate the position of the crankshaft. The signal is also used to determine the engine speed.

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Typical example

The secondary speed/timing sensor is located on the right-hand side of the cylinder block toward the rear of the engine. The secondary speed/timing sensor generates a signal that is related to the camshaft position. The secondary speed/timing sensor detects the movement of the teeth on the timing ring (2) for the camshaft. The signal that is generated by the speed/timing sensor is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM calculates the speed and the rotational position of the engine by using the signal. The secondary speed/timing sensor is required for starting purposes.

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Schematic for speed/timing sensor

When the engine is cranking, the ECM uses the signal from the speed/timing sensor on the camshaft. When the engine is running the ECM uses the signal from the speed/timing sensor on the crankshaft. This speed/timing sensor is the primary source of the engine position.

Pressure Sensors

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Schematic for the pressure sensors on the P1 connector

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Schematic for the pressure sensors on the P2 connector

The boost pressure sensor provides the ECM with a measurement of inlet manifold pressure in order to control the air/fuel ratio. This will reduce the engine smoke during transient conditions.

The operating range of the boost pressure sensors is 39 to 400 kPa (6 to 58 psi).

The engine oil pressure sensor provides the ECM with a measurement of engine oil pressure. The ECM can warn the operator of possible conditions that can damage the engine. This includes the detection of an oil filter that is blocked.

The operating range for the engine oil pressure sensor ... 55 to 1200 kPa (8 to 174 psi)

Temperature Sensors

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Schematic for the engine temperature sensors

The air inlet temperature sensor and the coolant temperature sensor are passive sensors. Each sensor provides a temperature input to the ECM. The ECM controls following operations:

• Fuel delivery

• Injection timing

The operating range for the sensors ... −40 °C to 150 °C (−40 °F to 302 °F)

The operating range for the fuel temperature sensor ... −40° to 120°C (−40° to 248°F)

The sensors are also used for engine monitoring.